# Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge

Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge is a sessional pre-school at Shenley Lodge Meeting Place, 5 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DE, in Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 45 children. It is run by Ducklings Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-shenley-lodge-2848768  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Shenley Lodge Meeting Place, 5 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DE
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 07476 079904
- Website: https://www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk/shenley-lodge
- Run by: [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ducklings-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2848768

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2848768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848768)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848768)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shenley Lodge Meeting Place, 5 Faraday Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 7DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.019912,-0.771486

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Furzton Lake, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Loughton Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Teardrop Lakes, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Glastonbury Thorn School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Loughton School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oldbrook First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Loughton Manor First School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Play Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-childcare-hub-ey478720) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Lynmouth Crescent Furzton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-lynmouth-crescent-furzton-2888810) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery Shenley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-shenley-ey542266) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Rascals Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-preschool-2697767) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Oldbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-oldbrook-ey307524) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nurtureville Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtureville-nursery-loughton-ey554816) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge take?

Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge?

Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge is run by Ducklings Limited, which runs 14 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge?

Milton Keynes Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings @ Shenley Lodge?

You can call 07476 079904 and visit www.ducklingspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848768)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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